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Occupational Therapy 

History Background

• Occupational Therapy is the use of assessment to improve motor and psychological skills in the human body. It is a health profession that cares for adults, elders, and children who are experiencing difficulty with everyday life skills.
• OT dates back to 100 BCE, ancient Greek times by a physician with the name of Asclepiades, who used therapeutic techniques on people
• Emerged as profession in the US in 1917, especially cared for those with polio, AIDS, tuberculosis, etc.

Education

• Bachelor of Science
• Masters in Occupational Therapy
• Optional: professional doctoral degree

Job Setting

• Hospitals
• Retirement Homes
• Private Practices
• Schools
• Private Homes

Average Salary

• $83,200

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